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The Vienna Lager was so well received another variation on the theme was in order. The day of the brew was muggy and warm, but most of the brewing time it was left to do its own thing, allowing us to hide in the air-conditioning.

It was a whole grain brew, using a mesh bag once again instead of the more complicated mash tun setup.

Grain bill

Vienna Lager, 6 lbs

Munich, 2 lbs

Honey, 1 lbs

Pilsen, 3 lbs

Crystal, 40L, 2 lbs

Dingemans Cara 45, 1 lbs

Hops and Yeast

Hops were a combination of Mt. Hood and Cluster for the entire boil, and UK Fuggles for the last 15 minutes. Bavarian Lager yeast was used, along with fermcap after the cooling.

Gravity

Initial Brix: 10, or 1.04 OG. This suggests the final result might be around 5.2% ABV.